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affair in Portuguese

affair in Portuguese is negócio, afazer, assunto — affair means a matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.

affair in Portuguese

negócio
noun
(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
afazer
noun
(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
assunto
noun
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
caso
noun
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
coisa
noun
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
negócio
noun
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
negócio
noun
A material object (vaguely designated).
caso
noun
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

What does "affair" mean?

  1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
    "The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment."
  2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
    "The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light."
  3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.
    "Their wedding was a lavish affair with three hundred guests."
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affair in a sentence

  • The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment.
  • It turned into a messy legal affair that dragged on for years.
  • The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light.
  • She ended the affair once she realised how much it was hurting her family.

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What is "affair" in Portuguese?

"affair" in Portuguese is negócio, afazer, assunto. affair means: A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.

How do you use "affair" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment." In Portuguese, "affair" is negócio, afazer, assunto.

Are there other ways to say "affair" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "affair": negócio, afazer, assunto, caso, coisa.

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